Dotty, you always were, you are and you always will be Marty's angel.
I would lay down my life for you my brother...
I love you both!
Dave
Lewrail, that is a gorgeous layout! Glad to hear Marty was such an inspiration behind it.
Marty,
Keep your hand upon the throttle and your eyes upon the throttle
God bless you
Ray
A couple of years ago or so, my wife was sick and I begged you guys to please prey for my lovely wife and you did it and a miracle happen and my wife is safe and sound , no more illness, she help me building my layout; to day Marty unfortunately is very sick and I strongly believe that only a miracle will heal him therefore, I am going to beg you guys one more time to please PREY with faith for Marty's live, believe or no, the faith moves mountains, lets prey positive from the deeps of our hearts that Marty will heal, Thanks
Dear Marty and Dotty,
On this eve of Christmass, I sit here in relative comfort, safety and good health and think on you two, whiling away the hours in hospice and cannot help but rejoice at the thought of your love, your loyalty and your companionship even in such dire circumstances. This, of course, reminds me of Paul's first letter to the Thessalonians, chapter 5, verses 16-18:
"Rejoice evermore. Pray without ceasing. In every thing give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you."
I give thanks for this forum, without which I would never have known of either of you. Furthermore, thanks to the forum, I am made mindful of your situation every day and offer prayers for God's healing hand and the new bodies we will be given "When the trumpet of the Lord shall sound and time shall be no more."
May all the blessings of Christ be yours, today and evermore.
Churu posted:A couple of years ago or so, my wife was sick and I begged you guys to please prey for my lovely wife and you did it and a miracle happen and my wife is safe and sound , no more illness, she help me building my layout; to day Marty unfortunately is very sick and I strongly believe that only a miracle will heal him therefore, I am going to beg you guys one more time to please PREY with faith for Marty's live, believe or no, the faith moves mountains, lets prey positive from the deeps of our hearts that Marty will heal, Thanks
Churu, There comes a time in everyone's life where the QUALITY of life is more important than the length of life. When the person (Marty) is suffering, and the body is tired and just can't fight the cancer and infection, the quality of life has reached rock bottom, and he doesn't want to 'get better'. We should be PRAYING for a peaceful and pain free transition into the next world. Marty is at peace with his decision to let hospice and us see to his comfort in his last days.
Dottie....on this Christmas morning I pray that both you and Marty find comfort and peace. My thoughts are with both of you daily.
Peter
I agree Dottie I have been praying for a miracle or a peaceful transition which is in Gods Hands. keep I touch. best friends forever n ever and may God bless you both forever!
Alan
May this day and forward be peaceful blessed and pain free for both of you. May God shine his light upon you both with warmth and love for we know he loves you both especially Marty for all his love he has spread not only for trains but people. Marty Thank you for the opportunity to have met you. You ARE an inspiration! God Bless and Merry Christmas. May God's peace bless you.
I couldn’t agree more Dotty. I pray for a pain free and better Quality of life for Marty. Godspeed. As Peter said, both of you are in my thoughts.
Andy
May this be a peaceful day, and may something, no matter how small, make you both smile.
So well stated, Dotty. Sue and I are thinking of both of you, and as Peter says, may you find comfort and peace.
Gerry
Dottie,
Like I said in our phone call this past weekend, Marty was, is and will be always our role model and inspiration in this great hobby and also to being the nicest gentleman you could cross paths with in your life. We might disagree on football teams but Marty and you will always be friends. We shared a many laughs about the Jets and I took it in stride And I'm quite sure Mike did the same!
He made the right decision as this disease never ceases as I have 2 other friends fighting and I, myself having skin cancer on my nose last year. I pray for both of you for comfort and peace for those remaining days.
Wishing Comfort to the Fitzhenry Family.
Marty,
You and your family have been in my thoughts and prayers throughout this season. Prayers for mercy and peace will continue into the coming new year.
Dottie , I pray that both you and Marty find comfort and peace, and that Marty is pain free, and that prayers for mercy and peace will continue into the coming new year. My thoughts are with both of you daily.
You both are still in my daily prayers, now and for all time to come.
God bless you both!!!
Dotty....my thoughts are with Marty and you..... I had to watch the OGR 50th anniversary video and run the Acela in honor of Marty this Christmas Day.... Love you both forever!
Dottie. You and Marty are the best friends anyone could ask for. All the trips to the NJHR,York,Charlie Ro's and lets not forget the trip to Maine when I got us 60 miles off course using the wrong address on my GPS! "Linda still talks about that" Love you both.
Dotty and Marty, my thoughts and prayers for as much peace, tranquility and comfort for Marty, yourself, and your families continue.
Dotty & Marty,
I have praying for comfort and mercy for both of you. I will continue to do so.God bless you both.
Malcolm
Our hearts are broken Dottie.Marion & I think about you both each day and pray for Marty’s comfort these remaining days.
Rapid Transit Holmes posted:Dear Marty and Dotty,
On this eve of Christmass, I sit here in relative comfort, safety and good health and think on you two, whiling away the hours in hospice and cannot help but rejoice at the thought of your love, your loyalty and your companionship even in such dire circumstances. This, of course, reminds me of Paul's first letter to the Thessalonians, chapter 5, verses 16-18:
"Rejoice evermore. Pray without ceasing. In every thing give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you."
I give thanks for this forum, without which I would never have known of either of you. Furthermore, thanks to the forum, I am made mindful of your situation every day and offer prayers for God's healing hand and the new bodies we will be given "When the trumpet of the Lord shall sound and time shall be no more."
May all the blessings of Christ be yours, today and evermore.
Thank you so very much, Rapid Transit Holmes, for saying this so beautifully.
Dottie and Marty: God bless you both and all of your family.
Hey Marty and Dottie, Merry Christmas, you are in my thoughts and prayers. May the Lords peace be upon you both and simply know that you are loved.
Marty, Dottie, Merry Christmas.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you both at this Christmas time of peace and love.
Thoughts & prayers from NH are with you both for a peaceful time of transition. God bless.
Marty and Dotty. 2 of the most genuine wonderful people I have had the pleasure to meet .... in or out of the hobby. Marty I will treasure the happy times and wonderful deals over the years. My family and I truly enjoyed our brief times together. Dotty thank you for being there then and now. You are Marty's angel. Prayers for peace from Vince, Peggy, Vinny, and Tony.
Dotty, you and Marty are in my thoughts every day. I re-watched OGR Great Layouts the one with Marty in it and Toy Train Revue #5. You were in the Toy Train Revue video. I could tell it was taken at an earlier date. Marty is very lucky to have someone who obviously loves him but also loves his hobby. I was amazed when Marty said he started bench work in July and by December he was laying track. I wish I could have known him better. I hope he is not suffering in any way. God bless both of you.
Dotty as a pastor I can't explain the journey you both have been through. I am praying for comfort for Marty and for God to take him Home to Jesus. I also pray for you family, May the Lord send His legions of Angles to comfort and strengthen you and your family. We can all be thankful for Marty's life and all he did for people. I'm sure that all who knew him could see and remember his wonderful sharing life.
Dotty, I pray for peace you, Marty, and your whole family. God Bless
I'm sorry to report that Marty passed away about 30 minutes ago according to a message I received from Dotty Perry.
Lew Schneider
Our dear friend, Marty, was taken to our Lord at 2:48PM today. I am heart broken. Your prayers of comfort and consolation for Dotty and Marty's family would be deeply appreciated. 
Marty is home now. In heaven, there is no more grief or pain. Crippled lives are whole again.
I rejoice for him as he begins his new eternal life with the Father. I will see him again some day, when the Lord calls me home.
I just received the news to, May Marty rest In eternal peace. My heart is broken.
Alex
Rich Melvin posted:Marty is home now. In heaven, there is no more grief or pain. Crippled lives are whole again.
I rejoice for him as he begins his new eternal life with the Father. I will see him again some day, when the Lord calls me home.
X2, just went through this with my mother-in-law. Sucks for us left behind but they are released from their pain.
RIP my friend. You will be missed.
Words cannot express my sense of loss......but I know you are now comfortable.
Dotty, thank you for all you did.....my condolences to you and Marty's family. I offer my prayers of support through this sad time.
Peter
Dotty and all the family and friends have my sympathy. I must say I am a richer man for having met Marty and seen his generosity in helping others.
Dotty contacted me about 30 minutes ago with the sad news that Marty passed away. I will update the title of this thread with that message. This is a very sad time..... The OGR family sends our heartfelt condolences to Dotty and Marty's family.....we will certainly miss him.....
God bless!
